Trustworthy

We see ourselves as trustworthy advocates for libraries. For clients looking to deploy state-of-the-art technologies like automated materials handling and RFID, we work with them to clarify their needs and ensure that the procurement choices are driven by the library’s requirements - not the vendor’s. When it comes to web services, we ensure our clients use widely available, proven tools that will stand the test of time and won’t leave them unsupported when the next fad kicks in.

Experienced

Lori Ayre’s deep knowledge of the Library RFID, self-service, and materials handling marketplace along with her experience working with public libraries to understand, procure and leverage these technologies is incomparable. No other consultant in the world can match her experience of the technology, the products, the companies, and the opportunities for transforming library services with these resources.

Strategic

Every time we engage a client, the first thing we do is talk to them about strategic goals. Everything we do has to fit into the bigger picture somehow – it will save money, it will transform service delivery, it will free up staff to do things that that need to be done. We help libraries by coming in with the expertise to handle the details but we don’t forget about the priorities. We always keep our eyes on the strategic horizon.

Empowering

We believe in empowering our clients so they can keep the momentum that our engagement begins. We see ourselves as experts in technologies that are becoming important tools for libraries. Our goal is to turn our clients from users of the new technologies to actual owners of the technologies so they can leverage their investment and increase their capacity to function independently.

It's a pleasure to work with Galecia. The staff is attentive, detail oriented, and has helped us keep our website running smoothly and securely.

Alicia Abramson

Berkeley Public Library

Lori is not only very knowledgeable and up-to-date on RFID, library materials handling processes and industry changes, but she is able to present the information clearly and easily in a program with attendees who come from different library sizes and levels of expertise.

Laurie Freund

Waukesha County Federated Library System

Lori provided an excellent requirements document on time and while balancing a variety of interests and groups.

We are currently working with Lori Ayre from Galecia Group as a consultant for our RFID/AMH project at Broward County Libraries Division in South Florida. She is incredibly knowledgeable and patient. She was able to walk us through many scenarios, cost benefit analysis, market place data and industry standards. Her report even gave us some"low hanging fruit" to address in preparation for the transition that we've been able to implement in our new service model. I've enjoyed working with Galecia Group and recommend their consulting services to libraries needing additional assistance.

Skye Patrick

Director of Broward County Libraries Division

Lori Ayre can be trusted to not only complete the project you have contracted her to do, but she adds creative ideas that will help you plan ahead for future innovation.

Apart from being an RFID expert, Lori is also extremely easy to work with and is very accessible. You can tell she really cares about her work and it's impact on libraries across the country (and world). Our library system highly recommends Lori for any consultation work that you need.

Steven Heser

Administrator, Milwaukee County Federated Library System

She is also well known throughout the library community, having worked for both big and small libraries and consortia… she is definitely one of the leading technology consultants in the field.